A 17-year-old Argentinian, among the biggest promises in world basketball

The 17-year-old Cordovan point guard Facundo Mathieu, developed at Hindú Club, has been selected to participate in BWB Next Up, the youth development program organized by the NBA and FIBA, which will take place in Istanbul.

Mathieu, born in 2009, is 1.84 meters tall and stands out for his playmaking vision, speed, and ability to lead the team. He has already captained Argentina U15 and competed in the 2025 AmeriCup U16.

BWB Next Up aims to bring together some of the top young talents outside the United States. The program has featured players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Joel Embiid, Lauri Markkanen, and Rui Hachimura.

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